flyfisher,

I think you're right about the flamers. If we use the rating system as a tool to identify the flamers rather that pat ourselves on the back about how great we all are, then it's worth keeping. In the long haul, if a guy gets rated low by 50 people, well I guess it's probably not worth the time to read his posts.

As far as who's a five star? Ahhh, who cares really. We all know who the real postitive contributors are anyway and the rating system isn't going to change that. :p
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Seacat